Kendrick Lamar Wants His Songs to be Considered as "Statements" (@kendricklamar)

Don't get TDE's Kendrick Lamar confused with your typical artist -- he doesn't consider his songs simply singles released by a record company to make money, but statements that can affect the livelihood of those that listen.

August Alsina Says He's Ready to Tour Again After Coma

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August Alsina‘s continuous grind caught up with him during a New York concert that ended with his on-stage collapse, triggering a series of seizures that left him in a three-day coma. After a two-week hospital stay that had a visit from Nicki Minaj, the R&B singer is recovering in his New Orleans home.

The recovery period won’t be too long, though. Alsina is preparing to join Usher on his 27-date U.S. tour that starts on Nov. 1 in Montreal. He thinks he’ll be ready by the time the tour starts, according to TMZ.

The doctors haven’t put Alsina on any medication, but recommended that the 22-year-old crooner get plenty of rest. By the time Nov. 1 rolls around, he’ll probably go back to the strategy that led him to this point of his career in the first place.

“All I do is grind and pray,” Alsina said during his emotional 2014 BET Awards acceptance speech.

Exclusive! Estelle on Difference Between Blackness in UK vs. USA (@estelledarlings)

"American Boy" singer Estelle sat down for a chat with VladTV and spoke briefly about her London upbringing and the differences between being black in the UK vs.

Exclusive! John John: Battles vs. Mainstream Rappers is Too Easy (@JohnJohnDaDon @planetcrusher)

John John Da Don shared his thoughts on the upcoming battle between Bone Crusher and Mike Jones in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes.

Draya Shows Off Her Goods in Skin-Tight White Dress (@DrayaFace @)

Draya Michelle took a break from Mint Swim and slipped into a hot white dress for a night out on Wednesday.

Iggy Azalea Responds to Rah Digga's Comments Via Twitter (@IGGYAZALEA @TheRealRahDigga)

Iggy Azalea has responded to Rah Digga's comments over her rapping abilities on Twitter.

Heartbreaking: Amber Rose Files for Divorce From Wiz Khalifa (@DaRealAmberRose @WizKhalifa)

It's a sad, sad day for the many fans of the once happily married couple, Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa, for news just broke that their union is coming to an end after just one year.